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Wrapup

You are listening to Rustbelt Radio, the Pittsburgh Independent Media Center's bi-weekly review of news overlooked by the corporate media. We turn now to other independent news from around the country.

[ 23:03 ] Jordan Miles trial story

[ 3:03 ] Musical Break

With a music video filmed on location at the recent New York City Stop and Frisk protests, and a lyrical message of defiance at the endless flow of African Americans killed by police officers, Jasiri X asks, "Do We Need to Start A Riot?"

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Calendar of Events

And now we present the Indymedia Calendar of Events:

* UNITE-HERE International Union is having a full day of learning how to fight and win back power in your community, campus, or workplace on Saturday August 4th. They advertise the opportunity to learn how their Union continues to beat back corporate power through individual conversations and leadership development, and brainstorm with experienced organizers on building fighting leaders in your organization. Rides from Pittsburgh and lunch will be provided. Pick up point is at the Steelworkers Building, 60 Blvd of the Allies at 8:30 am to drive to Youngstown from there. For more information, call Bob (312) 607-9597.

On Sunday August 5 at 6:00 pm Nuclear Savage will be playing at the Melwood Screening Room, an ethnographic expose of the peoples of the Marshall Islands who struggle for dignity and survival after decades of intentional radiation poisoning at the hands of the U.S. government. Prior to the film, starting at 5:30, shadows will be created by Pittsburghers who will replicate the haunting aftermath of a nuclear explosion by outlining bodies in chalk outside the theater. Following the film, patrons will be able to skype with peace activists from Kobe, Japan at the hour the bomb was dropped.

On Monday August 6th from 7:00-9:00 pm An event called Shadows of War will be held at The Shadow Lounge to commemorate the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The event will include spoken word, readings, and music along with Pittsburgh shadows and images from Japan.

Tree Pittsburgh presents their 5th Annual Summer Picnic in Highland Park! Join Tree Pittsburgh, Tree Tenders, and Urban Tree Lovers of All Ages on Sunday, August 26, from 1pm-6pm (Food will be served at 1:30pm) at Maple Grove Shelter on Reservoir Drive in Highland Park, next to the super playground! This event is for friends, family, and supporters of Tree Pittsburgh! We thank you for all your work and support as we grow and protect our urban forest! RSVP is required, please RSVP to sallyjoe@treepittsburgh.org or by calling 412-362-6360

[1:00] Outro

Our hosts this week are [ Emily Laychak ] and [ Kayla Slicker ] with contributions from [ Nigel Parry, Don Carpenter, Helen Gerhardt (Pronounce: GERR-HEART), Kayla Slicker and Hannah Taleb ]. This week's show was produced by Shawn Watson (and) Phill Cresswell. Special thanks to all of our hosts, producers, and contributors.

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